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J396 FGO

1992 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,633 mi
Last recorded28,633 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 FGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,633 miles

both door steps corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 28,630 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both door steps corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,970 miles

battery loose

both wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Aug 2011 22,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front door steps corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,371 miles

both front door steps corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,773 miles

offside front step corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 11,753 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front step corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,947 miles

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 1,789 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 96,219 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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J396 FGO is a 1992 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J396 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J396 FGO registered?

J396 FGO is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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